Madison - E39 M5 - Thread
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Summer plans:
- rear subframe bushings
- coolant overflow reservoir
- bluebus bluetooth module (https://www.bluebus.dev/)
- accumulator upgrade
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Two small projects down:
Got the car back on the road after upgrading the pressure accumulator and coolant reservoir.
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I accidentally watched that video about 7 times. Love it.
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@B C I dont have a garage at home so two of the four cars are almost always in storage. I tend switch between the E39 M5 and an A6 depending on weather. The E30 vert only comes out for a couple days at a time because it doesn't have a working AC and is less safe that the other cars (I am usually the one who drops and picks up my two year old). It also has an uncracked dash which I am hoping stays that way but it means keeping out of the sun.
Once the E39 is fully sorted, suspension wise, I think I'll use it more heavily for DD duty. E39 currently has 103,000 miles!
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Its time for the next big project on the M5 due to a loose rear end which is likely caused by bad bushings given that some of them have 100k on them.
Plan:
- Center support bearing
- Drive axle minor refresh including guibo
- Engine mounts
- Transmission mounts
- Differential bushings
- Rear subframe bushings
- Dinan rear sway bar
- All rear control arms and integral links
- Center exhaust hanger
- Rear ball joints
- Hawk HPS and 5.0 brake pads
- High temp brake fluid
- Oil change
Big thanks to @patsbimmer1for helping me source the parts and @jcw0101 for making it happen.
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Are rear subframe bushings for these as terrible as they seemed to be in every other car?
I hope not but probably
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How are you liking that Turner pedal set? I am thinking of acquiring some for myself.
I love them. I really wanted a low key look and some added traction / surface area and these fit the build perfectly... especially in black. Contact @patsbimmer1 for help sourcing.
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A little something something to hold me in the seat better on backroads.
I need reviews!
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I need reviews!
I second this motion
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Installation: Super easy. Took 10 min.
Pros:
- Planted in the seat - I didnt realize how much of a difference this makes on backroads. Normally you are constantly compensating for lean with your body and arms, freeing yourself up from that lets you focus on car control and other inputs
- Easy for daily use - Takes 30 seconds to go from 3 point seat belt --> 4 point harness
- Airbag remains intact - not all harness setups allow for this
- Bolt-in Install - This was really important to me since E39 M5s are appreciating and I didnt want to drill anything out
- Harness Grips - recommend purchasing. Soo much easier tighten the harness
Cons:
- Wasnt expecting the shoulder pain. Makes sense why they make harness pads
Overall: 10/10 - wish I had done this sooner
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